A violent assault in Chilliwack鈥檚 downtown core left a 30-year-old man unconscious on Nowell Street Tuesday (Feb. 8) afternoon.

A 35-year-old man has since been arrested for the assault, and released, pending his first appearance in court, said Sgt. Krista Vrolyk, spokesperson for Chilliwack RCMP.

Although it鈥檚 early in the investigation, RCMP said it is believed to be a 鈥渢argeted鈥� incident.

Several police units and emergency responders converged on the scene in the 9300-block of Nowell Street near Yale Road after 3:30 p.m. responding to an initial complaint for a weapon.

The victim of the attack was found severely injured and unconscious on the ground but has been released from hospital.

鈥淔irst aid was provided on-scene,鈥� Vrolyk added.

Social media reports said the assault involved 鈥渄usters鈥� which brass knuckles are sometimes called, a prohibited weapon and a criminal offence to possess.

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